KVM Between Mac Mini and Dual Screen PC????

Hello All,
I was wondering if one of  you has the answer this.....
For work I am now working remotely from home. I have a ThinkPad W520 with Dock and two 19" ViewSonic monitors both with DVI cables. Since space in my place is an issue, I want to share my sons desk wich has a Mac Mini with an HDMI to DVI cable to a 19" Monitor.
My question is......is there a KVM switch out there that will allow for my setup plus keyboard and mouse to be used with the Mini? Then he can run dual screens on the Mini when I am not working.
Thanks for the help with this one!
Alex

I am not aware of any KVM which can share two screens. The best you are likely to be able to do is put one of the screens with the keyboard and mouse on a KVM and share those.
You could also have a look at http://synergy-foss.org/

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